Dwight
Dwight is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Wyoming, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dwight
The primary purpose of Dwight is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Red Cliff Land, Llc (private). It impounds the Pole Creek near Hwy 196.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Hwy 196 |
| River/Stream | Pole Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.97111, -106.78500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RED CLIFF LAND, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY00782 |
| Federal ID | WY00782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |